How to clean and disinfect your inflatable bounce house

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Magic Jump Inc.

Rider safety is always important, which is why we always encourage you to clean and disinfect your inflatables after every use. Cleaning and disinfecting is an important step in maintaining the overall quality of your inflatable bounce house. Here are a few steps on how to clean and disinfect your inflatable bounce house. 

1) You will need the following tools; a shop vacuum, clean rags, cleaning solution, disinfectant, and a slide lubricant. Use whatever brand of cleaning solution and disinfectant you like, but be sure it is safe to use on inflatables. 

2) Roll out your inflatable and inflate. If the inflatable was wet, allow it to air dry so that there is no remaining water. You never want to store inflatable with water inside because it will create mold.

Tools you will need clean and disinfect your inflatable are a shop vacuum, clean rags, cleaning solution, disinfectant, and if needed a slide lubricant.

3) Start by vacuuming debris and dirt from the inside. Make sure to get all the corners of the inflatable where any debris might have fallen.

4) Next, use a cleaning solution, thoroughly clean the entire inflatable inside and out with the clean rags.

5) Now, use a disinfectant spray to sanitize the entire inflatable. Allow disinfectants to sit for some time. Read the product label for the correct concentration to use, application method, and contact time.

6) If your inflatable consists of a slide, use slide lubricant to keep the surface slippery. (Note, although the slide lubricant may help, slide linings will eventually need to be replaced)

7) Once the inflatable has completely dried, roll up and store.

After your inflatable is ready and clean to use for your next rental or use.

Check out some of our recommended cleaning solution products safe to use for commercial inflatables. The included products on the page are only suggestions for our customers.

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How to Measure air Pressure of an Inflatable using a manometer

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Magic Jump Inc.

Safety is crucial with your commercial inflatable. It’s always a good idea to check your pressure. Follow these easy steps on how you can measure air pressure of an inflatable using a manometer or Magnehelic pressure.

1) You will need the following tools: a manometer or a Differential Pressure Gauge such as a Magnehelic pressure gauge. These devices will measure the static pressure in water gauge (wg). The static pressure reading for each inflatable will vary depending on several factors such as the size of the inflatable, the age of the inflatable, blowers, power source, and if you are using extension cords.

A Magnehelic pressure can help measure the air pressure of your inflatable.

2) Inflate your inflatable completely, and check that all zippers and drain vents underneath are tightly closed. Ensure you are using the correct size blower for the inflatable and your power source is sufficient for the blowers.

3) Unzip one of the deflation zippers just enough to insert the tube inside of the inflatable. Ensure the zipper and vinyl flap are as tightly closed as possible. You may use a manometer or a Magnehelic pressure gauge.

5) Document the reading in your maintenance log and compare it with the manufacturer’s recommendations for minimum static pressure.

6) You will also want to verify the CFM (cubic feet per minute) of the blower being used to ensure you are getting sufficient output. If the blowers CFM is correct but the static pressure reading is low there may be a problem with the stitching. Air is escaping from a flap or zipper, tear, hole, or stitching stretching over time and allowing more air to escape. Be sure to resolve the issue before operating the inflatable.

How to measure air pressure of an inflatable.

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How to setup and tear down a commercial inflatable water slide

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Magic Jump Inc.

Follow these easy steps on how you can setup and tear down your inflatable water slide with ease!

Setup

1) Set up your water slide in a location with sufficient space and where you will have access to water.

2) Use a ground sheet or tarp under the inflatable water slide to prevent any possible damages to the bottom and minimize dirt that can travel onto the inflatable.

How to setup and tear down a commercial inflatable water slide.

3) Determine where the entrance is and unroll the water slide. 

4) Ensure ALL water vents and zippers are tightly closed. Connect the blower to the inflation tube and make sure it’s secured tightly. Close all unused inflation tubes.

5) Anchor inflatable with stakes or sandbags.

6) Turn on the blower. Depending on the size of your water slide it can take anywhere from 5 to 7 minutes to fully inflate. 

7) If your water slide has a pool, fill it to the correct level. Next attach the garden hose to the spraying system and turn the spigot on to minimal water pressure.

Magic Jump’s How to video on how to easily setup and tear down a commercial grade inflatable water slide.

Tear down

1) Before turning off the power, make sure everyone has exited the Water Slide and is standing a safe distance away from the perimeter of the water slide.

2) Drain all remaining water from the inflatable and from the landing pool or splash zone.

3) Switch the blower off and remove the blower from the inflation tube. For tall water slides, direct the top portion to fall forward as it deflates.

4) Open all inflation tubes and deflation zippers. Open all water drain vents underneath.

5) Once deflated wipe off any large puddles of water with a clean rag. 

6) Remove all anchors.

7) You can walk on the inflatable and stomp out any trapped air. Once inflatable is flat, fold one side inward and make sure the inflation tubes do not get folded in. 

8) Starting from the opposite of the inflation tubes, walk on the folded side and continue to stomp out any trapped air. Repeat as necessary.

9) Now fold the opposite side all the way over and continue to stomp out any remaining air.

10) Place straps underneath the water slide near the inflation tubes. Now begin rolling inflatable toward the inflation tubes. For larger water slides one or more persons can roll as helpers continue to stomp air out of the inflatable.

11) Use the straps that were placed underneath to tie the rolled up water slide.

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How to receive and unbox your commercial inflatable

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Magic Jump Inc.

You can easily receive and unbox your commercial inflatable with just a few easy steps.

A freight company will deliver your purchased inflatable by a large freight truck. It’s important to communicate before shipment if your delivery address is a residential area and if you will need a liftgate service to lower the package from the freight truck.

Check out these easy steps on how to receive and unbox your commercial grade inflatable.
How to receive and unbox your new commercial grade inflatable.

If you have requested a liftgate service, the freight company will lower the package from the truck bed onto the ground. Before signing for your package, carefully inspect and make sure there is no shipping damage. If you notice any damage, let the freight company know by
documenting the damage on the delivery slip.

Next, unbox your package. Be very careful when using knives or blades, as they can cut into the package and damage your inflatable— it’s safer to use scissors.

Carefully remove all protective packaging and wrapping from the box. First, remove all accessory items that are in the box. Next, with the assistance of a second person, tilt the box to its side and safely remove the inflatable. Inspect serial number for your inflatable and the remaining items that were shipped against the packing slip that is enclosed.

If any items are missing or incorrect, please contact Magic Jump customer service for assistance.

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